Question

Regarding the assertion and reason, select the correct option:
Assertion [A]: Gene regulation involves turning on and off of genes as per the requirement of the cells.
Reason [R]: Gene expression and gene regulation mean the same.

• A. Both A and R are true and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. Both A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is true and R is false

Gene expression results in the formation of a protein, and hence, involves both transcription and translation. This however, is controlled by various mechanisms in different organisms. The phenomenon by which expression of these genes is regulated is known as gene regulation. This basically means that gene regulation involves switching on or off of the genes.